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ArticleUrology case reports2026

Bilateral Hutch diverticula presenting as "Mickey Mouse bladder" in a child: A case report.

Imen Kalfat, Cyrine Saadi, Souha Laarif, Hela Oueslati, Abir Boussetta, Taher Gargeh, Youssef Hellal

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Imen KalfatPediatric Surgery Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia.
Cyrine SaadiPediatric Surgery Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia.
Souha LaarifPediatric Surgery Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia.
Hela OueslatiPediatric Surgery Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia.
Abir BoussettaPediatric Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia.
Taher GargehPediatric Department, Charles Nicolle Hospital, Tunisia.
Youssef HellalPediatric Surgery Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Congenital bladder diverticula are rare in children. The Mickey Mouse bladder refers to a specific radiological sign that appears in bilateral paraureteral diverticula. We describe an 11-year-old boy presented with lower urinary symptoms. Imaging studies showed bilateral Hutch diverticula without vesicoureteral reflux. Urodynamic studies showed detrusor overactivity with bladder-sphincter dyssynergia. The patient was managed conservatively with clean intermittent catheterization and anticholinergic medication, and he had a significant clinical response without surgery. This case emphasizes the role of functional studies and supports conservative management in cases where bladder dysfunction is the major underlying problem.

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Bladder dysfunctionDiverticulumHutch diverticulumMickey mouse bladderPediatric

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PMCPMC13195786

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